Learning Development Workshops
Workshops
To attend a workshop, please book a place in advance as spaces are limited. All workshops will be in M323 and last 1 hour. When booking, please note down which workshops you have booked as we will not send any reminders!
If you have booked a place, but could no longer attend, please cancel your booking by emailing LDC_HLS@gcu.ac.uk as soon as possible to allow other students to book that place.
List of workshops
Academic writing conventions
Academic writing conventions
Essay writing process
Wednesday 14th February 1pm-2pm
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Cultural and academic transitions to a higher education setting
Finding your feet in the UK education system
Understanding UK university learning
Wednesday 14th February 2pm-3pm
Critical writing
Defining critical writing
Critical writing dos and don’ts
Wednesday 21st February 1pm-2pm
Understanding and dealing with procrastination
Understanding why you procrastinate
Strategies to deal with procrastination
Wednesday 21st February 2pm-3pm
Referencing
When and why you should reference
Avoiding plagiarism
Wednesday 28th February 1pm-2pm
English for academic purposes (part 1 - writing strategies)
Focus on writing strategies particularly for students whose first language is not English
Using academic language
How to structure your writing
Wednesday 28th February 2pm - 3pm
Dealing with perfectionism and academic anxiety
Understanding causes of academic anxiety and perfectionism
Strategies to deal with academic anxiety and negative self-talk
Wednesday 6th March 1pm - 2pm
English for academic purposes (part 2 - reading strategies)
Focus on reading strategies particularly for students whose first language is not English
Strategies to focus your reading
Selecting what to read
Wednesday 6th March 2pm - 3pm
Reflection
Why reflect?
Models of reflection
Reflective assessments
Wednesday 13th March 1pm-2pm
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Presentation skills
Preparing for presentations
Delivering presentations effectively
Wednesday 13th March 2pm - 3pm
Overcoming mental blocks to writing
What causes mental blocks to writing?
Ways of overcoming these
Wednesday 20th March 1pm-2pm
Exams preparation and technique
Study techniques
What to do during your exams
Wednesday 27th March 1pm-2pm
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